From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management: (ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 16, 2020) Rockwall County has received 10 additional COVID-19 cases, nine in the Broadmoor facility and one in Rockwall ~ one person in their 40’s, one in their 60’s, two in their 70’s, four in their 80’s and two in their 90’s. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 16, 2020) America’s Guardians Motorcycle Club will host the 4th Annual Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. Enjoy music, food, vendors, and a silent auction, all benefiting abused children of […]
From the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management (ROCKWALL, TX – May 15, 2020) It is with our deepest sympathy we inform you that another fatality has occurred at Broadmoor. To date, there are 59 COVID-19 cases in Broadmoor, 38 residents, including the six deaths, and 21 staff. Broadmoor has reported 17 persons recovered and […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 15, 2020) Rockwall County received three additional COVID-19 cases, one in the Broadmoor Medical Lodge and two in Rockwall – one person in their 40s, one in their 50s, and one in their 80s. There are now a total of 141 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rockwall County, six confirmed […]
(ROCKWALL COUNTY, TX – May 15, 2020) Rockwall County resident Trace Johannesen filed to run for the 4th congressional district of Texas. He is the first District 4 resident to file for the seat. Trace and his wife, Amy, have five children and live in north Rockwall. In response to the terrorist attacks of September […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 15, 2020) Rockwall Women’s League recently announced its 2020 grant recipients. RWL grants totalled $108,500! Boys and Girls Club Children’s Advocacy Center Empower 7 Girl Scouts Helping Hands – Children’s Medical Fund Helping Hands – Assistance and Recovery Hope Dawning Kiwanis Rockwall County Lone Star CASA Meals On Wheels Oak Hill […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received more than $3 million in federal funding to provide shelter and services to survivors of family and domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. This federal funding will support the 78 HHSC-funded local family violence centers that provide […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 14, 2020) Helping Hands of Rockwall County is changing its donation drop-off hours/days starting Monday, May 18, as well as beginning to accept more patients at its Health Center. Our print edition is delivered free to ~15,500 homes in Rockwall and Heath, TX. To share your good news and events, email […]
Do you know a veteran who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country? As Memorial Day approaches, Blue Ribbon News invites you to help us honor those military veterans who died while defending our nation by filling out the form below. If you’re sharing any professional photos of the veteran, please let […]
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing available at Rowlett Walmart (2501 Lakeview Parkway) beginning Friday, May 15 Testing available Monday/Wednesday/Friday 7-9am (the days/hours could increase depending on demand) Appointment is required – visit DoINeedaCOVID19Test.com (registration/appointments for our Rowlett location site will open Thursday, May 14 – 24 hours before the first appointment) Who can be tested? The drive-through testing […]